Erin K. Taylor, PhD

About Erin Taylor

Erin Taylor, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at Oklahoma Children's OU Health in Oklahoma City. Dr. Taylor is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in the section of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics at the Child Study Center.

Dr. Taylor specializes in the assessment and treatment of children who have experienced trauma, including children with problematic sexual behaviors and their families. She is a nationally recognized clinician, trainer, and researcher in evidence‑based, family‑centered treatments and has extensive experience working with children, caregivers, and multidisciplinary systems to promote healing and resilience.

She earned her doctor of philosophy in clinical child psychology from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. She earned her bachelor's degree in research methodologies psychology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

Dr, Taylor is a principal investigator on federally funded research focused on strengthening attachment, resilience, and engagement in mental health services and has authored numerous peer‑reviewed publications and book chapters in the field of child maltreatment and behavioral health. Dr. Taylor also provides national training and consultation to mental health professionals and child advocacy organizations.